Tue Mar 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers fended off the Pistons 109-100. Every possession went the Cavaliers way. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.